Zachary Russell

Digital Editor

Author Profile

Zachary Russell is the digital editor at Chain Store Age. He has been with CSA’s parent company EnsembleIQ since 2021, first serving as associate editor at Store Brands.

Prior to joining EnsembleIQ, he was a freelance reporter covering local news stories of all kinds for the Press & Guide and The News-Herald newspapers.

A native of Metro Detroit, Zach graduated from Wayne State University with a degree in print and online Journalism in 2020.

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ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR

2/13/2024
URW details Westfield Old Orchard redevelopment
The project will break ground next year, adding residential units, a park and event space, and new retailers and restaurants.

Zachary Russell
2/13/2024
Church's Texas Chicken accelerates remodeling initiative amid expansion
The San Antonio-based chicken chain said it is further accelerating its efforts to remodel existing restaurants under its “Blaze” design concept.

Zachary Russell
2/13/2024
Superstores, wholesale clubs had strong 2023
Placer.ai’s latest report shows that the five leading superstore and bulk chains saw visits increase substantially last year.

Zachary Russell
2/13/2024
Shoe Carnival acquires Midwestern shoe retailer
Shoe Carnival has acquired a work and family footwear company with 28 locations in three states.

Zachary Russell
2/13/2024
Sky Zone eyes 300 park milestone in 2024 under new CEO
Indoor trampoline park chain Sky Zone has a new CEO and plans to expand nationwide.

Zachary Russell
2/13/2024
Whataburger names chief marketing officer
Scott Hudler brings decades of experience to Whataburger, including 11 years at Dunkin' Donuts.

Zachary Russell
2/12/2024
Pet Supplies Plus, Wag N' Wash tout 2023 franchise agreements, planned growth
Pet Supplies Plus and its Wag N’ Wash grooming chain are celebrating strong franchise agreement growth in 2023 while planning dozens of new openings this year.

Zachary Russell
2/12/2024
Oakridge Park teases new luxury tenants ahead of reopening
The Vancouver center’s redevelopment is scheduled to be completed in the spring of 2025.

Zachary Russell
2/12/2024
Edible's new chief development officer talks 'next-gen' store concept, expansion
Chief development officer Mark Mele details Edible's new store concept that offers customers a spot to browse, sit and enjoy Edible products.

Zachary Russell
2/12/2024
January's online grocery sales inch up over last year
Online grocery sales in the U.S. rose to $8.5 billion in January, according to the latest Brick Meets Click/Mercatus Grocery Shopper Survey.

Zachary Russell
2/11/2024
J.McLaughlin opens fifth Long Island store, plans future growth
J.McLaughlin continues to expand its retail store footprint.

Zachary Russell
2/11/2024
Petco names new chief human resources officer
Petco Health and Wellness Company has tapped a retail veteran as its next chief human resources officer.

Zachary Russell